9mm 1911's

I would be interested in opinions on the Sig 1911 9mm Match Elite Stainless (only way it comes).

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The 1911 Match Elite Stainless Full-Size is the first SIG SAUER 1911 to be offered in a caliber other than .45 AUTO.
The 9MM and .40S&W Match Elite models feature a natural stainless slide and frame, white controls, adjustable target sights and Hogue custom wood checkered grips. The traditional models feature the recognizable round-top 1911 slide profile, front cocking serrations and a lightweight, three-hole trigger. Standard on all models are a match-grade barrel, flat mainspring housing and grip safety. Front straps have 25 LPI checking and the mainspring housing has 20 LPI for optimum grip and user comfort.
 

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njlondon said:
I would be interested in opinions on the Sig 1911 9mm Match Elite Stainless (only way it comes)...
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I'd have had no problem adding another Sig to the safe (I do like Sigs, have a couple nice ones) but not a fan of Sig's use of an external extractor on 1911's - a small thing maybe, and they work fine, but for me it was a no go.
 
Got one three years ago in 9mm, beautiful firearm, runs flawless. All of the guys I shoot with like the external extractor.
 
I've got a Legacy Arms Corp. Citadel (1911A1) in 9mm and I love it (I believe it's made by Armscor in the Philippines).

The ammo is much, much cheaper than .45ACP, and it functions just like my 1911 in .45ACP. I've had zero malfunctions in about 1000 rounds - both factory and hand loaded.

I've added an extended slide release and the Magpul grips with the cutout for the left thumb and that's it.
 
I can speak on the Dan W's, I have several of them, in .45 and 9mm, also have the specialist model, just not in 9mm. But all my 1911's are gov. length, and are either 9mm or .45, all DW. (Really like DW).
So my findings are that the 9mm government length guns need heavy bullets to be able to cycle the action, if you plan to shoot 115grn, good luck with reliably.
124 and above that in bullet weight seems to cycle the action enough to chamber the next round (>99.5%). If you shoot outdoor when it's cold, forget it. 9mm just doesn't have enough jam. (At least in my 1911 DW's). The thing is the spring, when it's cold it doesn't have enough power to chamber the next round, if it even moves the slide back all the way.
.45 on the other hand runs like a champ in all conditions.

9mm can work, it's just a lot more sensitive to temps and ammo.
 
Hihi962 said:
I can speak on the Dan W's, I have several of them, in .45 and 9mm, also have the specialist model, just not in 9mm. But all my 1911's are gov. length, and are either 9mm or .45, all DW. (Really like DW).
So my findings are that the 9mm government length guns need heavy bullets to be able to cycle the action, if you plan to shoot 115grn, good luck with reliably.
124 and above that in bullet weight seems to cycle the action enough to chamber the next round (>99.5%). If you shoot outdoor when it's cold, forget it. 9mm just doesn't have enough jam. (At least in my 1911 DW's). The thing is the spring, when it's cold it doesn't have enough power to chamber the next round, if it even moves the slide back all the way.
.45 on the other hand runs like a champ in all conditions.

9mm can work, it's just a lot more sensitive to temps and ammo.
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Good stuff, thanks for the info! I load my own ammo and have a bunch of all weights in 9mm 115/124/147, incl some 147's already loaded towards the higher end that the X5 seems to like. So now I know where to look for a starting point.:cheers:
 
Awesome, obviously loading your own is the way to go, I really enjoy the quality vs cost ratio for DW pistols, I find them good for the money I want to spend.
They actually adjust their models and lineup quite frequently, listening to what consumers are asking for. I believe they are in the semi-custom category. Enjoy.
 
Hihi962 said:
I can speak on the Dan W's, I have several of them, in .45 and 9mm, also have the specialist model, just not in 9mm. But all my 1911's are gov. length, and are either 9mm or .45, all DW. (Really like DW).
So my findings are that the 9mm government length guns need heavy bullets to be able to cycle the action, if you plan to shoot 115grn, good luck with reliably.
124 and above that in bullet weight seems to cycle the action enough to chamber the next round (>99.5%). If you shoot outdoor when it's cold, forget it. 9mm just doesn't have enough jam. (At least in my 1911 DW's). The thing is the spring, when it's cold it doesn't have enough power to chamber the next round, if it even moves the slide back all the way.
.45 on the other hand runs like a champ in all conditions.

9mm can work, it's just a lot more sensitive to temps and ammo.
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I was told that for 9 mm 1911, to cycle reliably, PF should be at least 135.
 
Great choice with the DW.
That and the Colt would be my choice.
Both are well proven and function/shoot exc outa the box.

1911 9mm NEEDS full power ammo and heavier bullets..preferably loaded to the longest OAL possible.
And more so than other calibers...good mags.

Pretty sure the DW won't have issues.....the right ammo and mags will have it singing. :)
 
terez said:
Great choice with the DW.
That and the Colt would be my choice.
Both are well proven and function/shoot exc outa the box.

1911 9mm NEEDS full power ammo and heavier bullets..preferably loaded to the longest OAL possible.
And more so than other calibers...good mags.

Pretty sure the DW won't have issues.....the right ammo and mags will have it singing. :)
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The pistol comes with 3 mags and I have another Tripp version to try as well; they've gotten good reviews with DW's on some other forums.
 
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